Mountain State University
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609 S Kanawha St
Beckley, WV 25801-9003

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Richard Sours

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Core Institutional Data

Directory information, response status and frequently used variables
State abbreviation West Virginia
FIPS state code West Virginia
Geographic region Southeast AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC SC TN VA WV
OPE Title IV eligibility indicator code Not currently participating in Title IV, has an OPE ID number
Sector of institution Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Level of institution Four or more years
Control of institution Private not-for-profit
Highest level of offering Doctor's degree
Undergraduate offering Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
Graduate offering Graduate degree or certificate offering
Highest degree offered Doctor's degree - other
Degree-granting status Degree-granting
Historically Black College or University No
Institution has hospital Not applicable
Institution grants a medical degree No
Tribal college No
Degree of urbanization (Urban-centric locale) City: Small
Institution open to the general public Institution is open to the public
Status of institution Closed in current year (active has data)
Year institution was deleted from IPEDS 2012
Institution is active in current year Yes
Primarily postsecondary indicator Primarily postsecondary institution
Postsecondary institution indicator Active postsecondary institution
Postsecondary and Title IV institution indicator Non-Title IV postsecondary institution
Reporting method for student charges, graduation rates, retention rates and student financial aid Student charges for full academic year and fall GR/SFA/retention rate cohort
Institutional category Degree-granting, primarily baccalaureate or above
Carnegie Classification 2010: Basic Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Carnegie Classification 2000 Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges
Land Grant Institution Not a Land Grant Institution
System, Governing Board or Corporate Structure Institution is NOT part of a multi-institution or multi-campus organization
Core Based Statistical Area (CBSA) Beckley, WV
CBSA Type Metropolitan or Micropolitan Metropolitan Statistical Area
Combined Statistical Area (CSA) Not applicable
Fips County code Raleigh County, WV
Congressional district code WV, District 03
Data Feedback Report comparison group category created by NCES Not applicable - Institution is inactive or adminstrative unit
Data Feedback Report - Institution submitted a custom comparison group Not applicable
New England City and Town Area (NECTA) Not applicable
Carnegie Classification 2010: Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions focus, some graduate coexistence
Carnegie Classification 2010: Graduate Instructional Program Postbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (business dominant)
Carnegie Classification 2010: Undergraduate Profile Medium full-time four-year, inclusive
Carnegie Classification 2010: Enrollment Profile High undergraduate
Carnegie Classification 2010: Size and Setting Medium four-year, primarily nonresidential
Frequently used fall enrollment variables
Institution size category 1,000 - 4,999
Response status information
Does institution have a tenure system

Offerings

Educational offerings, organization, admissions, services and athletic associations.

Admission considerations
Open admission policy Yes
Secondary school GPA Not applicable
Secondary school rank Not applicable
Secondary school record Not applicable
Completion of college-preparatory program Not applicable
Recommendations Not applicable
Formal demonstration of competencies Not applicable
Admission test scores Not applicable
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language Not applicable
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Not applicable
Award levels offered
Less than one year certificate Yes
One but less than two years certificate Yes
Associate's degree Yes
Two but less than 4 years certificate Implied no
Bachelor's degree Yes
Postbaccalaureate certificate Yes
Master's degree Yes
Post-master's certificate Yes
Other degree Implied no
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship Implied no
Doctor's degree - professional practice Implied no
Doctor's degree - other Yes
Calendar system, application fees, tuition plans, and enrollment levels offered
Calendar system Semester
Full-time undergraduate students are enrolled Yes
Full time first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students enrolled Yes
Full-time graduate (not including doctor's professional practice) students are enrolled Yes
Part-time undergraduate students are enrolled Yes
Part time first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students enrolled Yes
Part-time graduate (not including doctor's professional practice) students are enrolled Yes
Doctor's professional practice students are enrolled Not applicable
Doctor's professional practice students are enrolled in programs formerly designated as first-professional Not applicable
Any alternative tuition plans offered by institution Yes
Tuition guaranteed plan Implied no
Prepaid tuition plan Implied no
Tuition payment plan Yes
Other alternative tuition plan Implied no
Tuition charge varies for in-district, in-state, out-of-state students No
Conference associations and other information
Member of National Athletic Association No
Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Implied no
Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Implied no
Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Implied no
Member of National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA) Implied no
Member of National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Implied no
Member of other national athletic association not listed above Implied no
NCAA/NAIA member for football No
NCAA/NAIA conference number football Not applicable
NCAA/NAIA member for basketball No
NCAA/NAIA conference number basketball Not applicable
NCAA/NAIA member for baseball No
NCAA/NAIA conference number baseball Not applicable
NCAA/NAIA member for cross country/track No
NCAA/NAIA conference number cross country/track Not applicable
Institutional control or affiliation
Institutional control or affiliation Private not-for-profit (no religious affiliation)
Primary public control Not applicable
Secondary public control Not applicable
Religious affiliation Not applicable
Non-traditional credits
Credit for life experiences Yes
Advanced placement (AP) credits Yes
Institution does not accept dual, credit for life, or AP credits Implied no
Dual credit Yes
Number of applications, admissions and enrollees
Fall reporting period for applicant and admissions Not applicable
Room and board charges
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students required to live on campus No
Institution provide on-campus housing Yes
Institution provides board or meal plan Yes, number of meals per week can vary
SAT and ACT test scores
Fall reporting period for SAT/ACT test scores Not applicable
Special learning opportunities and selected services
ROTC Implied no
ROTC - Army Implied no
ROTC - Navy Implied no
ROTC - Air Force Implied no
Study abroad Implied no
Weekend/evening college Yes
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level) Implied no
Teacher certification: Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization Implied no
Teacher certification: Students must complete their preparation at another institution for certain areas of specialization Implied no
Teacher certification: Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers. Implied no
None of the above special learning opportunities are offered Implied no
Years of college-level work required Not applicable
Academic/career counseling service Yes
Employment services for students Yes
Placement services for completers Yes
On-campus day care for students' children Implied no
None of the above selected services are offered Implied no
Undergraduate programs or courses are offered via distance education Yes
Graduate programs or courses are offered via distance education Yes
Does not offer distance education opportunities Implied no
All programs offered completely via distance education No
Remedial services Yes
Library facilities at institution Has own library
Types of educational offerings
Occupational Yes
Academic Yes
Continuing professional Yes
Recreational or avocational Implied no
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent Yes
Secondary (high school) Implied no
Undergraduate students with disabilities: Fall 2012
Percent indicator of undergraduates formally registered as students with disabilities 3 percent or less